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Jagear XJ220. |
Jaguar. celebrates the 20 - anniversary. Jaguar XJ220. XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar when - or the creation, in 1992 he had the highest top speed of 342 km / h of produced cars.
Built using advanced aluminum honeycomb, the car was very strong and, despite its size, weighing just 1470 kg. Originally conceived as a concept - car,. XJ220. debuted in 1988 at the British Motor Show. With design by Keith Helfet, the car was put into production in December 1989. with TWR as a partner.
Powered by 3.5 liter V6 with twin turbo,. XJ220. directs power to the rear 18 - inch wheels shod in Speedline specially designed Bridgestone tires 345/35 through Expedia five-speed gearbox and AP Racing dual clutch. XJ220 produces 550 hp. with. and 475 pound- feet of torque, and allows it to accelerate to 100 km / h in four seconds.
The first car for sale was issued in June 1992 with a retail price of £ 470,000. Production was discontinued in 1994, 275 cars were produced.
Silver car on the present. photo. Jaguar. Was used to test for high speed in Fort - Stockton, Texas, in 1991. Andy Wallace at the time of testing on this car reached a top speed of 342. 79 km / h. After you finish the test car was converted for racing, and played for the team Justin Law in the British GT Cup.
yellow car. XJ220 S. - Chassis '220 803 '. On the XJ220 S were revised springs and dampers were also used front and rear carbon fiber clamshell. Power of the model was within 700l. with. The refined interior with carbon trim were replaced with standard bucket seats in the Kevlar. The car on. Jaguar. appeared on public display in 1993 at an exhibition of motorsport.
